Faster Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic

In our Memphis practice, it isn't unusual for us to see patients suffering with sciatic nerve pain, and Dr. Amodeo has helped many of them improve with chiropractic. What makes chiropractic so beneficial to those who suffer with this condition? First, it reduces their healing time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Shows Chiropractic Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the study, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic division, the authors looked at 44 patients who presented with sudden low back pain that was identified as acute sciatica. The participants were all treated by a chiropractor, with the mean follow-up being two years after treatment.

The authors found that all but two patients went back to work after receiving chiropractic treatment, which is a 95% success rate. Moreover, the average period of time that the patients spent off work "was reduced by two thirds as compared with that associated with conventional medical treatment."

Given the fact that the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 170,000 workdays were lost in 2013 due to employees dealing with back or spine-related issues, that is almost 112,500 work days that could potentially be recovered each and every year solely by receiving chiropractic care. Not only would that increase productivity, but it could also reduce costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help Clients Find Comfort From Sciatica

If you live in Memphis and you suffer from sciatic pain, Dr. Amodeo is here to assist. Give us a call at (901) 757-8311 and we'll work with you to find the source of your sciatic pain and get you back on the road to recovery.

Orlin JR, Didriksen A. Results of chiropractic treatment of lumbopelvic fixation in 44 patients admitted to an orthopedic department. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2007;30(2):135-139.